The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 35,100
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) BMW 125i
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 125i is 1.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
69.5
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
F20
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
151 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.77 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft